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Veteran TV actress Jean Allison, known for her roles in shows like Bonanza and Perry Mason, has passed away at the age of 94. With a career spanning over 30 years, she appeared in numerous popular TV shows and films, and was married three times, leaving behind three children.
HBO has canceled the crime drama series Perry Mason after two seasons, with the news coming just a month and a half after the finale of the show's second season. The show's creative team will still collaborate with HBO on future projects. Perry Mason was based on characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner and was a prequel to the original show that aired from 1957 to 1966. The show's cast was led by Matthew Rhys and also featured Juliet Rylance, Shea Whigham, and John Lithgow. The first season focused on a child kidnapping investigation, and the second season premiered in March 2023.
The Emmy-nominated HBO drama "Perry Mason" uses 1930s Los Angeles as a character through its use of iconic institutions, public landmarks, terrain, and racial and class divisions. The show's creators paid attention to detail, relying on a group of historians from the University of Southern California to ensure accuracy. The second season revolves around the murder of an oil scion and the two brothers of Mexican descent accused of it, highlighting the city's complex racial landscape. The American noir genre has become almost inseparable from its frequent Los Angeles setting, making the City of Angels' role in "Perry Mason" significant.
The showrunners of HBO's Perry Mason reboot, Michael Begler and Jack Amiel, discuss the structure of the show's second season and its satisfying conclusion. The season's central case involves the murder of a Los Angeles socialite and the search for the "why" behind it, leading to a conspiracy that reaches the top of the LA social scene. The show's historical research and exploration of weighty themes, including class, corruption, and the illusion of justice, make for compelling storytelling. The show's ensemble cast, including Matthew Rhys, Juliet Rylance, and Chris Chalk, deliver nuanced performances, with Hope Davis bringing a standout performance as the orchestrator of the murder.
In the season 2 finale of Perry Mason, the titular character is sentenced to four months in prison for hiding the gun that killed Brooks McCutcheon. However, he wins a measure of justice in the courtroom by exposing the plot to kill Brooks. The showrunners discuss the possibility of a season 3 and the evolution of character relationships.
The Season 2 finale of HBO's Perry Mason prequel series airs tonight, with the showrunners and star Matthew Rhys discussing the evolution of the iconic character and the possibility of a third season. The season has delved deeper into the grit and despair of 1930s America, exploring issues of race, gender, and geopolitical tensions. Rhys discusses his character's impostor syndrome and sense of justice, while the showrunners discuss the decision to continue the case-a-season format and the importance of exploring character and theme.
Canadian actress Sharon Acker, known for her roles in Point Blank and Perry Mason, has died at the age of 87. Acker's career spanned over five decades, including appearances in Star Trek, Gunsmoke, and The Rockford Files. She retired from acting in 1994 and continued her passion for painting and sculpting.